Grilled Greek Lamb Souvlaki

Tender char-grilled seasoned Lamb Souvlaki Skewers with red capsicum/bell pepper pieces and red onion; served with a garlicky yogurt dip, a refreshing Greek side salad and warmed flatbreads. Souvlaki Skewers: 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) Olive Oil 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, Read More …

Smoked Salmon with Black Pepper Potato Chips and Lemon Creme Fraiche

Black pepper potato chips (use kettle-cooked, which are sturdier) are a surprising and delicious base for this starter. 1/4 cup creme fraiche; or sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel 16 large black pepper or salt-and-pepper potato chips Read More …

Black and Orange Halloween Pasta

Cooking by color might not be the surest way to devise holiday-appropriate recipes, but who can resist the lure of black linguine on Halloween? Tossing it with pumpkin-hued vegetables lusty with garlic and hot pepper might seem like hobgoblin overkill, Read More …

Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Boo-schetta

Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of these “red-veined eyeball” toasts. The great thing about the boo-schetta is that a platter full of them not only looks eerie but also tastes delicious?a claim you can?t always make Read More …

Cajun Kimchi

Kimchi is the national dish of South Korea. Spicy, sour, and fizzy, it’s typically made from fermented Napa cabbage covered in a spicy red pepper sauce. While it’s definitely an acquired taste for the uninitiated, Koreans eat this food at Read More …

Spaghetti Carbonara

A carbonara sauce is typically made with just Italian bacon, eggs, cheese, and black pepper. A little half-and-half creates an even silkier texture. 1 pound(s) spaghetti 8 ounce(s) (8 slices) bacon, cut 1-inch-thick crosswise 3 large eggs 3/4 cup(s) grated Read More …

Homemade Pesto in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients (not counting salt & pepper)

Pesto is a sauce originating in Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy (pesto genovese), and traditionally consists of crushed garlic, basil, and European pine nuts blended with olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese), and Fiore Sardo (cheese made Read More …

Tempura Donburi – Tendon – Tempura Rice Bowl

In Japan, tempura over rice is simply called tendon. It’s a shortened word for tempura donburi. You can certainly use any veggies, herbs, fish, seafood for the topping. Normally, large shrimp along with several varieties of vegetables are made into Read More …